(Courtesy of Tacos y Tamales Festival)
1. Savor
Sample Latin American food from more than 20 food vendors the Tacos y Tamales Festival in Pilsen. The three-day event brings art installations, a beer garden and live music; expect mariachi bands, Latin pop rock and a tribute to Selena.
Details: 5-10 p.m. Friday, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at the intersection of 16th and Peoria streets. $10 suggested donation / MAP
Looking for more events? Pitchfork, Taste of Lincoln Avenue, Ravenswood on Tap and the Glencoe Festival of Art all return this weekend. Check out those and more of the season’s upcoming festivals in our 2023 Chicago Summer Festival Guide.
2. Create
Chicago-based artist and educator Elena Diadenko is a Ukraine native who uses colorful artwork to raise awareness about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Money raised at her Ukrainian Folk Glass Painting Workshop will be put toward animal rescue and medical aid for soldiers in Ukraine.
Details: 4 p.m. Friday at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave. $60 / MAP
Elena Diadenko, a Ukraine native and longtime Chicago resident, teaches traditional glass painting. (WTTW News)
3. Engage
July is Disability Pride Month. The inaugural DisFest celebrates artists and performers with disabilities with a day of programming that includes short films, classes, workshops, art displays, music and dance performances.
Details: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday at the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St. Free / MAP
4. Imagine
Explore the Museum of Science and Industry after hours at Nightlife of Pompeii. The 21+ event features ancient games, wine tutorials and language lessons.
Details: 7-10 p.m. Friday at the Museum of Science and Industry, 5700 S. DuSable Lake Shore Drive. $40-45 / MAP
5. Nosh
Amateur bakers compete this weekend at Chicago’s Best Baker Contest. Registration for bakers is closed, but there’s still time to sign up for a tasting pass to sample tasty treats after they’ve been judged in one of seven categories: bread, cake, cookies, gluten-free, international, pastry and pie. Money raised from tasting passes supports Cornerstone Community Outreach, a nonprofit shelter.
Details: 2 p.m. Saturday at Wilson Abbey, 935 W. Wilson Ave. $10 donation to Cornerstone Community Outreach per tasting category; $50 donation for an all-access pass / MAP
Cookies by baker Frederick Wells. (Chicago's Best Baker Contest / Facebook)
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